A special POCSO court in Tirunelveli has sentenced a man to death for sexually assaulting and impregnating his 14-year-old daughter. This is the second such verdict in two weeks. Read the shocking details.
A special Pocso court in Ghaziabad has sentenced a man to 20 years of rigorous imprisonment for the 2018 abduction and rape of a five-year-old girl. The court also imposed a fine of Rs 1.1 lakh for the survivor's rehabilitation.
Uttar Pradesh accounts for one-third of India's pending Pocso cases. A new study reveals a high disposal rate but low convictions, highlighting systemic challenges.
Madras High Court ruled a solitary sexual assault on a minor justifies detention under the Goondas Act, dismissing a plea against a man held in a Thanjavur POCSO case. Read the full legal analysis.
Gujarat High Court releases a juvenile on bail in a POCSO case after an out-of-court settlement. The father must ensure he doesn't fall into 'bad company' and probation officers will monitor quarterly.
A Ghaziabad court acquits a man of rape charges but sentences him to 4 years for aiding his brother in kidnapping a minor girl in a 2013 case. Read the full details of the verdict.
Kanyakumari & Virudhunagar police report a significant fall in murders, robberies, and cybercrime in 2025. Proactive policing and community initiatives like 'Nimir' drive success. Read the full report.
Meet Yogita and Vineet Dahiya, the lawyer couple from Sonipat serving as Additional Public Prosecutors in Delhi. They have secured over 150 convictions, with 85% under the POCSO Act, turning India's darkest legal files into justice. Read their inspiring s
Karnataka High Court permits termination of 26-week pregnancy for a 17-year-old rape survivor, citing protection of her 'honour and dignity' as paramount. Read the full legal analysis.
US ICE arrests undocumented immigrants with serious crimes like child rape and drug trafficking. Details on the multi-state operation and the individuals apprehended.
Bapatla district reports a significant 15.33% reduction in overall crime in 2025. Key improvements include a 200% rise in convictions and a sharp fall in cybercrime. Read the full analysis.
West Godavari district reports a significant 19% decline in overall crime in 2025. SP Adnan Nayeem Asmi highlights tech-driven policing, major drug busts, and cyber fraud crackdowns as key factors behind the success.
Senior judge BK Dakshayini calls for urgent police action on child marriage & abuse in Hassan. Training held on POCSO, Juvenile Justice Acts. Learn the key directives.
Cyberabad police report a 1% drop in overall crime for 2025, with cybercrime constituting 21% of cases. Road accidents rise, but fatalities fall. Read the full analysis.
A special POCSO court in Cuttack sentenced a 22-year-old man to 20 years of rigorous imprisonment for raping an 8-year-old girl. The court also imposed a fine and recommended Rs 4 lakh compensation for the survivor.
A Mumbai POCSO court convicts a school principal and teacher for sexually assaulting hearing & speech-impaired girls. Judge calls it a 'trauma for life'. Details on the verdict and victim compensation inside.
Police in Jajpur district arrested a 64-year-old man for allegedly molesting an 11-year-old girl at his cycle shop. The accused has been booked under the BNS and POCSO Act. Read for details.
A 25-year-old Pune man booked for raping a minor and forging her birth certificate to show her as an adult during hospital delivery. The girl's mother also faces charges. Read the full investigation details.
A 25-year-old man in Rajkot was arrested for sexually harassing and stalking his friend's teenage daughter. The case was filed under BNS and POCSO Act after the girl revealed the ordeal to her father. Read the full details.
A Kanpur court convicted Harnam Singh to six years rigorous imprisonment for molesting a 9-year-old girl. The judge also imposed a fine of Rs 30,000, with Rs 20,000 to be paid as compensation to the victim.
189 beneficiaries of Karnataka's Bhagyalakshmi scheme in Yadgir were subjected to child marriage, depriving them of financial aid and inviting legal action. DC warns of strict measures.
A 35-year-old man and his relatives arrested for abducting and gang-raping a 15-year-old girl in Nuh. The accused, a father of four, is the victim's brother-in-law. Police investigation ongoing.
Trichy mahila court convicts a 34-year-old man for the 2021 attempted rape and murder of a 14-year-old girl. He gets 10 years rigorous imprisonment. Read the full details of the case.
Himachal Pradesh High Court grants bail to a man married to a minor, stating the case exposes a 'harsh social reality' and falls outside the spirit of the POCSO Act. Read the full details.
A 17-year-old student was abducted and raped in Gudamalani, Barmer. Police have filed a case under the Pocso Act and are searching for two accused. Read the latest updates on the investigation.
A Jharsuguda court sentenced a 39-year-old man to life imprisonment for raping his 17-year-old daughter. The POCSO court also imposed a fine and ordered compensation. Read the full details of the case.
Bagalkot police register FIR against popular YouTube folk singer Music Mailari for alleged sexual abuse of a minor. Case transferred from Chikkodi. Details inside.
A Chandigarh court has sentenced a man to 30 years in prison for the 2023 kidnapping and aggravated sexual assault of an 8-year-old girl. The judge condemned his 'wicked and evil mind' and ordered Rs 4 lakh compensation for the victim.
Gujarat High Court commuted a death sentence to life imprisonment for a man convicted of raping a minor, noting the trial court failed to consider reformation. Read the full legal analysis.
Gujarat Police target filing chargesheet in Rajkot minor rape case by Dec 31. Three FIRs registered, including against a politician for revealing victim's identity. Latest updates.